| CAS number
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Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. Provided by Kings once acceptance has been confirmed, all required documents checked, and all offer conditions met.
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| Valid passport
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With at least 6 months’ validity. Make sure your name matches all other documents submitted with your visa application.
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| Online visa application form
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Outside the UK:
Apply for a Child Student Visa
Apply for a Student Visa
Inside the UK:
Apply to extend a Child Student Visa
Apply to switch to a Student Visa
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| Immigration Health Surcharge payment
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Required for courses over 6 months if applying from outside the UK or any course length within the UK. Must be paid with visa application (see UKVI guidance for amount and payment method).
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| Academic qualifications
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Submit all certificates/transcripts listed on your CAS. Originals or clear copies accepted.
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| English language evidence
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You must demonstrate your English language ability at the required level for your course. This is usually evidenced by an approved Secure English test (SELT) at B1 level or above, or by meeting certain exemptions.
Check the Government website for detailed requirements
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| Financial evidence
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Bank statements or bank letters (under student’s name or parent’s name) showing required funds for 28 days, and document issued within 31 days of application.
To be checked by Kings to make sure the documents provided meet UKVI’s financial requirements.
Not needed if total boarding fees have been paid in full.
Students from countries with a differentiation agreement may not need to submit financial documents but must reassure Kings of funds availability in case UKVI requests proof.
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| Financial Sponsor letter
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Only for Government sponsored students.
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| Financial Parental Consent letter
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If using parents’ bank statements.
Please ask Kings to provide a template if needed.
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| Parental Consent letter
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Required for all students under 18 confirming parental consent for the course, visa application, travel to the UK and for the living arrangements.
Template provided by Kings, must be completed and signed by both parents or sole legal guardian.
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Birth certificate
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To be provided by students under 18, or over 18 using parent’s finances.
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| Tuberculosis (TB) test certificate
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Required for students who have lived in any of these listed countries during the 6 months prior to applying.
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Evidence of care and reception
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Mandatory for Child Students.
Evidence of accommodation, reception and care arrangements.
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Private Foster Care Documents
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Only if under 16 in homestay for 28 days+.
Letter templates and local authority confirmation provided by the school.
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| UK Nominated Guardian (Intended Carer) Documents
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If you have a guardian, provide details, signed letter of undertaking, proof of UK residence/right to reside, and DBS check evidence.
If you don’t have a guardian, Kings will provide a letter confirming a carer’s letter of undertaking is not required.
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| Certified Translations
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All documents not in English must be translated by a professional translator or translation company.
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| Credibility Interview
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UKVI may invite you to attend a credibility interview as part of your visa application process to assess if your intentions to study are genuine.
You should be prepared to explain your course choice, study plans, and future prospects.
Always check your email inbox and spam folder regularly for interview requests.
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